Jeff Tweedy Unveils Massive New Solo Album 'Twilight Override'

Jeff Tweedy’s Twilight Override drops a triple-disc set with 30 songs, showcasing his creative light amid challenging times.

Jeff Tweedy’s Grand Solo Release: A Triple LP Adventure

Wilco’s frontman Jeff Tweedy is back with a monumental solo album titled Twilight Override, featuring a staggering 30 brand-new tracks. This ambitious release will hit the shelves on September 26 through dBpm Records, spread over three discs. Already, fans can get a taste of the album through standout songs like “One Tiny Flower,” “Out in the Dark,” “Stray Cats in Spain,” and “Enough.”

Jeff Tweedy's new triple album Twilight Override is set to captivate listeners with its expansive sound.

Creativity as a Beacon in the Twilight

Tweedy dives deep into his philosophy behind the creation of this record. He reflects, “When you choose to do creative things, you align yourself with something that other people call God. And when you align yourself with creation, you inherently take a side against destruction.” For him, creativity is a powerful force that “eats darkness.” This theme runs throughout the album as he wrestles with feelings of societal decline and personal ennui.

“Twilight Override is my effort to overwhelm it right back. Here are the songs and sounds and voices and guitars and words that are an effort to let go of some of the heaviness and up the wattage on my own light.” — Jeff Tweedy

Recording and Collaborations

The album was self-produced and recorded in Wilco’s longtime Chicago studio, the Loft. Tweedy’s family plays a role in the album’s texture too, with contributions from his children Spencer and Sammy Tweedy. He also enlisted familiar collaborators like James Elkington, Sima Cunningham, Macie Stewart, and Liam Kazar, making the album a rich and collaborative effort.

The creative energy behind the Twilight Override album captures a blend of family and longtime collaborators.

Preview the Album Live

Jeff Tweedy will preview tracks from Twilight Override during a Substack livestream at 4pm ET on July 15, inviting fans to immerse themselves early in his new creative world.

Tour Plans and Related Projects

Tweedy will kick off an extensive fall solo tour starting October 8 in Three Oaks, Michigan. Before that, he'll headline at the Newport Folk Festival on July 27 in Rhode Island. Wilco remains active through late August, touring alongside the Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson co-headlined Outlaw Music Festival.

On a related note, Wilco members John Stirratt and Pat Sansone have revived their side project, Autumn Defense. Their new album, Here and Nowhere, is slated for release on October 10 with a supporting fall tour launching October 24 in Vienna, Virginia.

Stream Jeff Tweedy’s Twilight Override

Listen to the album directly on Spotify and get a feel for his latest work:

Tracklist for Twilight Override

Disc 1

1. One Tiny Flower
2. Caught Up in the Past
3. Parking Lot
4. Forever Never Ends
5. Love Is for Love
6. Mirror
7. Secret Door
8. Betrayed
9. Sign of Life
10. Throwaway Lines

Disc 2

1. KC Rain (No Wonder)
2. Out in the Dark
3. Better Song
4. New Orleans
5. Over My Head (Everything Goes)
6. Western Clear Skies
7. Blank Baby
8. No One’s Moving On
9. Feel Free

Disc 3

1. Lou Reed Was My Babysitter
2. Amar Bharati
3. Wedding Cake
4. Stray Cats in Spain
5. Ain’t It a Shame
6. Twilight Override
7. Too Real
8. This Is How It Ends
9. Saddest Eyes
10. Cry Baby Cry
11. Enough

Conclusion

With Twilight Override, Jeff Tweedy invites us to bask in his creative glow, countering darkness with a flood of new music. Are you ready to dive into this vast new landscape of sounds and stories?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes Twilight Override a unique album for Jeff Tweedy?
  It's a triple-disc set with 30 songs, showcasing a vast range of his songwriting and production talents that reflect on creativity amid adversity.
• Who contributed to the album besides Jeff Tweedy?
  His children Spencer and Sammy, as well as collaborators James Elkington, Sima Cunningham, Macie Stewart, and Liam Kazar, all add to the album’s rich texture.
• When and where will Jeff Tweedy preview new songs?
  He held a Substack livestream on July 15, allowing fans to hear material before the album’s official release.
• Is Jeff Tweedy touring to promote Twilight Override?
  Yes, he starts a solo tour on October 8, with a notable performance at the Newport Folk Festival on July 27.
• Are there any other related projects from Wilco members?
  Yes, John Stirratt and Pat Sansone revived Autumn Defense with the album Here and Nowhere, releasing October 10.

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